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imanamerican63

(15,716 posts) Fri Nov 14, 2025, 10:50 AM Nov 14

So if the House votes on the discharge bill and it passes then moves to the senate? [View all]

I have a bad feeling that Thune will pull a “McConnell stunt” and not even bring it to the floor for a vote?

Question is, does the Senate have discharge petitions?

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So if the House votes on the discharge bill and it passes then moves to the senate? [View all] imanamerican63 Nov 14 OP

And Trump must sign it. Chasstev365 Nov 14 #1

A 2/3 majoroty vote would over ride his veto Iwasthere Nov 14 #2

That's why we need veto proof votes in both houses. Call your Rep and Senator. surfered Nov 14 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author surfered Nov 14 #5

I imagine theres probably some procedure where a senator can force a vote on a bill SSJVegeta Nov 14 #4

The procedure for getting a bill to the Senate floor explained here: onenote Nov 14 #6

+1 leftstreet Nov 14 #7